A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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ROSE & IVY JOURNAL EDITOR, PHOTOGRAPHER & STYLIST ALISON ENGSTROM GRAPHIC DESIGNER MONICA PICCA CO NTR I B U TI NG P H O T O G R APH E R
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know that the old saying says ‘everything begins again in the fall’, but I tend to agree that spring is where we turn over a new leaf. We happily leave behind our wool layers in favor of dresses, swap boots for sandals and heavier meals are replaced with lighter dishes, thanks to the bounty of produce that graces farmer’s markets. In the third issue of ROSE & IVY Journal, I am thrilled to dedicate it to my favorite medium, flowers. Frequenting the flower market here in New York has become one of my favorite past times, even if it is work related, I find myself elated as I walk into each shop and am surrounded by bouquets of flowers and other dreamy botanicals. Even though their beauty only lasts for a few days, they still have the ability to lift your mood and impart a dose of beauty for whomever sees, or in some cases, inhales their floral aroma.From beauty products laced
with potent floral elixirs to our style picks of the season, we definitely have a rosy outlook for the season. At ROSE & IVY we simply adore gardens – their designs, colors and overall sense of magic that they possess. Whether you are planting a full garden or simply have a terrace, we rounded up some of our favorite flowers that once planted they need very little maintenance in ‘The Garden Table’. Once the garden is ready, it is time for a ‘Floral Soiree’ with flowers, cake and of course, floral laced champagne cocktails. As effortless as the season is, we still want to look polished and if possible have looks that can take us from the office to a picnic at the beach or park. For that we turn to Hoot, a must-know brand featured in 'Luxury Basics' that have answered our quests for relaxed looks that still have a fashionable appeal. With each issue our goal is to create beauty. We do not want to tell you how to live your life, but rather, we want to inspire you to lead a beautiful life. I hope that you enjoy the issue and have a beautiful season!
CHEER S,